Senior Producer

Who We Are: As an essential community institution, Nine PBS magnifies and deepens understanding of our community to help our region flourish. We convene meaningful conversations, we share thought-provoking content, and we host events that engage and inspire our region. Our unique facilities and connections offer opportunities for memorable experiences for audiences of all ages.

Our History: We are a community-licensed public media station. For 70 years, we have been a foundational pillar in the St. Louis community by providing trusted, community-centered content and resources. Our core purpose is to magnify and deepen understanding of our community to help our region flourish.

Our Values: Nine PBS is rooted in our four values:
Community, Trust, Equity, and Learning. These guide every aspect of our work - both in how we interact with one another as teammates, as well as how we engage with the community.

Our Culture: Nine PBS is an equal opportunity employer with a leadership team and culture that prioritizes a welcoming environment where everyone can thrive.

Our Team: One of our strategic goals is to create and sustain a positive, high-performing, and connected culture that prioritizes the well-being and belonging of every member of our team. Get to know the amazing individuals you will be working alongside if you are selected for this position: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). .

The Senior Producer develops and produces short and long-form content and special projects across Nine PBS digital platforms and our broadcast channel to tell stories that matter to the St. Louis region. The senior producer also hosts, curates and produces Nine PBS specials, productions and/or events for the organization.

The following primary responsibilities are vital to successfully meeting the expectations of this position in an effective and efficient manner. This is not an exhaustive list and areas of focus may fluctuate between the primary and secondary responsibilities, as needed.

• Produce compelling stories for digital-first platforms and broadcast programs and specials.
• Shoot and edit videos for digital-first platforms (You Tube, Instagram, Tik Tok, Facebook) and direct shooters and editors for broadcast programs and specials airing on Nine PBS.
• Research, report, and write stories that reflect the voices and issues of the St. Louis region.
• Interview individuals in studio and field settings, ensuring accuracy and context.
• Develop content optimized for social media platforms, including providing strong metadata and SEO optimized titles and descriptions.
• Have knowledge of community issues, stories and trends.
• Lead and oversee content projects independently for digital and/or broadcast, including project treatment, plan and meeting deadlines.
• Work with the content team to review performance and adapt strategies based on community feedback and trends.
• Inspire and engage new content formats and storytelling abilities.

These are additional activities that are expected to be performed with this position.

• Attend community events or forums to stay connected to local stories.
• Pitch creative ideas for new projects and social content.
• Engage with donors and community at station events or community events.
• Work closely with other producers and departments to share and accept ideas and feedback.
• Experiment and innovate alongside digital team members.

Bachelor’s degree preferred with at least 8 years of experience, or Associate’s degree with more than 7 years of experience in Journalism, Production, Communications, Multimedia or other related fields. Proficient in Excel, PowerPoint, Word and other MS Office applications. Must have experience with Final Cut X, Adobe Premiere Pro, project management, and knowledge of editorial standards and ethics.

This position is eligible for a hybrid schedule. Expected to be in the office at least 2-3 days per week and attend team meetings and all-staff meetings in person.

Success in this role is not only measured by meeting the expectations outlined above, but also in…